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Heidelberg Bergfriedhof
Heidelberg Bergfriedhof: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 15 ha
- Established
- 18 September 1844
- District
- Südstadt, on the slope above Rohrbacher Straße
Visitor information
Prepare your visit
Quick access to the published information for planning a visit.
Address and directions
Visitor address, location and directions.
Learn moreOpening hours
Access hours for the cemetery.
Learn moreCemetery map
Maps and guidance for finding your way around the cemetery grounds.
Learn moreAdministration
Contact details and information about the responsible administration.
Learn moreCharacter and history
A terraced hillside cemetery with steep paths, steps and important funerary monuments. Entrances on Rohrbacher Straße and Steigerweg serve different levels.
The cemetery opened on 18 September 1844 as Heidelberg’s first municipally managed burial ground. Johann Metzger’s design followed the hillside. Extensions continued until the present extent was reached in 1952; the crematorium dates from 1891.
Key details
Heidelberg Bergfriedhof is in Südstadt, on the slope above Rohrbacher Straße. The visitor address is Rohrbacher Straße 115, 69126 Heidelberg. Its area is approximately 15 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Heidelberg Bergfriedhof: The city asks visitors to leave the cemetery at dusk. Office and crematorium hours are not general visiting hours.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: Main entrance at Rohrbacher Straße 115; additional Steigerweg entrances serve the higher terraces. Confirm the intended meeting point before arriving on the hillside grounds.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 53 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Heidelberg Bergfriedhof, including Robert Wilhelm Bunsen.
Travel snapshot
Tram 23 or 24 to Bergfriedhof or West-/Südstadt; S-Bahn S1 or S2 to West-/Südstadt. Choose the entrance appropriate to the destination’s level.
The map includes 2 nearby parking areas. Observe local signs and access rules; this does not establish available spaces.
If any part of the visit to Heidelberg Bergfriedhof depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Bergfriedhof Heidelberg in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Bergfriedhof Heidelberg.
Main entrance of Heidelberg Bergfriedhof
Burial section at Heidelberg Bergfriedhof
Tomb of Robert Wilhelm Bunsen
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Rohrbacher Straße 115, 69126 Heidelberg. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Heidelberg Bergfriedhof open?
The city asks visitors to leave the cemetery at dusk. Office and crematorium hours are not general visiting hours. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Heidelberg Bergfriedhof is not currently available here. The interactive map shows mapped landmarks and does not replace an official grave register.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Heidelberg Bergfriedhof, bring the name, dates and ideally the section, row and grave number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
Choice graves and urn burials shape present use. Coffin row burials were discontinued in the early 1950s; ask the office about current allocations and existing burial rights. The administration provides current availability and fees for Heidelberg Bergfriedhof.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Heidelberg Bergfriedhof: Tram 23 or 24 to Bergfriedhof or West-/Südstadt; S-Bahn S1 or S2 to West-/Südstadt. Choose the entrance appropriate to the destination’s level.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Heidelberg Bergfriedhof: The map includes 2 nearby parking areas. Observe local signs and access rules; this does not establish available spaces.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Heidelberg Bergfriedhof. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Heidelberg – Landscape and Forestry Office, Cemeteries Service is responsible for Heidelberg Bergfriedhof. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.